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“Where are your parents from?” Studying generational shifts in identities of Muslim-American immigrants
This past Spring Semester at American University’s School of International Service, the course Researching Islam allowed students to explore the origins of the Islamic faith and develop their understanding through the contemporary lens of Muslims in...July 28, 2021 859 0 -
American Muslims – still far from finding a national voice
Despite all the hoopla of their growing numbers, US Muslims, in effect, remain a non-entity...Read MoreJune 19, 2021 744 1 -
Introducing The Golden Age of Interfaith Scholarship
The philosophers of different faiths sparked ideas that were carried into the works of John Locke and Thomas Jefferson...Read MoreJune 10, 2021 754 0 -
The pandemic and America’s engagement with the Muslim community
Majoritarian tyranny prevails where tribalism is dominant. And this can occur anywhere, underlying the necessity to not take the eye off the ball. This was the core takeaway when I was asked by Professor Akbar Ahmed to...June 2, 2021 734 0 -
America’s Gullah community and its unique cultural heritage
Since fighting alongside the Patriots in the American Revolution, Black Muslims in America have contributed immeasurably to the quest to advance their nation towards its ideals despite facing unspeakable injustice. Recently, Black Muslims have been at...May 27, 2021 3075 1 -
Biden applauds American Muslims for their role in COVID fight
President Joe Biden has expressed warm appreciation for the key role American Muslims have played in the fight against COVID-19 including the development of a vaccine to fight the virus. While sending warmest greetings to Muslims...April 14, 2021 800 0 -
Pakistani-American scholar and founder of American Muslim Alliance Agha Saeed passes away
Pakistani-American scholar Dr. Agha Saeed, who devoted his life to amplifying the political voice of the American Muslim community, passed away in Monterey, California. Tributes poured in from academics, political activists, and leaders of Muslim organizations...February 20, 2021 832 0